• INSTRUCTIONS:

    Read each scenario and select the answer that fits best.
    (For some questions you may feel like "how the heck would I know? YOU tell me!" I will, I will – I promise 😅)
    There are no wrong answers — just honest ones. It’s ok take your best guess – because the way you would judge these situations is usually how you approach your own body – consciously or subconsciously.
    After you click the Submit button, your results will reveal which hidden factors might be affecting your weight. You will also receive personalized recommendations based on them, as to what is going on in your body and what to do next

  • 1. Sarah meal-preps like a boss every Sunday. She's proud of her discipline—no takeout, no junk food. She has bought a meal prep set on Amazon, and she stores everything in those color-coded plastic containers – and then microwaves them throughout the week. But somehow, she's been gaining weight steadily for the past year, even though she's eating the exact same portions as before. What could be the reason for this? Select a "comment" below that you would have upvoted.*
  • 2. How do you store and prep your food?*
  • 3. Vanessa bought an expensive air purifier for her bedroom to fight a musty smell in her new apartment… and gained 10 lb. since she moved in last month. Why did the move affect her so much? She can't shake off the feeling that the move and weight gain are connected. Could that be that musty smell that she hated from day one? She scrubbed the whole place with Lysol, added a Scentsy air freshener and even committed to using dryer sheets. She couldn't smell it after that – but she thinks this is why she gained weight. What's going on here?*
  • 4. What is your exposure to chemicals in your environment?*
  • 5. Rachel went on a diet and is cutting fat. She has even invested in expensive non-stick cookware so that she wouldn't have to use oil or butter. She now cooks healthy meals every night—grilled chicken, sautéed vegetables. She's confused why her "clean eating" isn't translating to weight loss: she actually gained 2 lb. as compared to her pre-diet weight. And that despite going on a jog every morning along the highway that she lives on! What is she doing wrong?*
  • 6. How diligent are you about maintaining your environment clean?*
  • 7. Hannah went plant-based six months ago for ethical reasons. She feels SO good about her choice of becoming vegan: she eats tofu scrambles for breakfast, soy milk lattes mid-morning, tempeh stir-fries for lunch, edamame as snacks, and those trendy Impossible Burgers for dinner. But strangely, she's gained 12 pounds and her period has become completely irregular—sometimes missing for months. Concerned, she consulted her doctor. The doctor dismissed all her health concerns and suggested she "reconsider the plant-based diet." Hannah is confused and a bit defensive. What's happening?*
  • 8. How much attention do you pay to the nutrient and enzyme content of your food?*
  • 9. Lindsey has made a commitment: this time she WILL lose weight. She joined the Weight watchers and committed to exercising 3 times a week. At first everything was great: at every weigh - in Lindsey found herself a few pounds lighter and even made it to a couple honor rolls. She continued as diligently – but her results started to decline. Eventually, she started to feel that it was taking way too much effort for her to count points, and her busy schedule was often in conflict with 3x weekly gym commitments. So Lindsey ended up quitting when her kids got out of school for the summer and her life got even busier. What did she do wrong, and what could have been done to prevent her from quitting?*
  • 10. When you undertake your health or fitness routine, how much do you tend to listen to your body as opposed to simply following a prescription from a trusted source?*
  • 11. Zoe started strong and committed to doing everything right. She meal preps, tracks every macro in her app, works out five days a week with a personal trainer, gets 8 hours of sleep, meditates daily. And yet… she's gained 15 pounds in six months, her moods swing wildly, and her period shows up whenever it feels like it—sometimes twice in one month, sometimes not for two months. Three different doctors have run tests. Everything comes back "normal." What could be going on?*
  • 11. Which setting describes the emotional atmosphere of your upbringing most closely?*
  • 12. When "healthy" behaviors don't produce results, what's your first instinct?*
  • 13. Emma is a dedicated vegetarian and proud of it. She reads all the health blogs, follows plant-based influencers, eats what everyone says is "so healthy"—whole grain pasta for lunch, veggie stir-fry over brown rice for dinner, hummus and whole wheat pita for snacks, oatmeal with fruit for breakfast. She's chronically exhausted by 2 PM, can't focus in meetings, and has been trying to lose the same 15 pounds for two years. She gets very frustrated over some of her friends who eat bacon and eggs and seem to have endless energy. What's going on?*
  • 14. How many of your daily meals contain substantial protein?*
  • 15. Jenna is diligent to eat healthy: a beautiful salad with mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, shredded carrots, and balsamic vinegar. Her coworkers admire her healthy choices while they eat their "unhealthy" turkey sandwiches. But by 2 PM, Jenna has torn into a bag of chips at her desk. By 4 PM, she's hit the vending machine twice. She's gained 8 pounds this year and blames her "lack of willpower." Is she correct?*
  • 16. How long do you typically stay satisfied after meals?*
  • 17. Diana did her research on carbs, saw what they do, and became convinced that they are the problem. And so she went low-carb. She lost 8 pounds in two weeks! Success! Then she hit a wall. She's exhausted, can't focus, workouts feel impossible, and she's freezing all the time. Sometimes her cravings are so strong that she cannot resist them and ends up bingeing on bread and pasta, gaining back all the weight plus more. What can she do to break this cycle?*
  • 18. Have you ever experienced a difference in how you feel simply by changing your carb to protein ratios?*
  • 19. Amanda's calendar looks like Tetris in expert mode. She hasn't had a weekend without obligations in three months. She prides herself on being "busy" and "productive." She juggles work, kids after school activities and sleeps maybe 5 hours a night. Her diet, however, is actually pretty good—she meal preps, avoids junk food, tracks everything. But her pants are getting tighter, especially around her middle. She can't figure out why she's gaining weight when she's "doing everything right" with food. What's your guess?*
  • 20. What's your average daily stress level?*
  • 21. Joan proudly calls herself a "night owl." She's most productive between 10 PM and 2 AM—that's when she does her best creative work, answers emails, plans tomorrow. She finally crashes around 2:30 AM and sleeps until 10 AM, getting a solid 7.5 hours of sleep. She feels fine during the day (coffee helps), and also keeps her diet healthy and makes sure to incorporate the right exercise. However, she gained 18 pounds over the past year – she blames it on getting very hungry around midnight and not being able to control snacking. What should she do about this night-time appetite?*
  • 22. How many hours of quality sleep do you get per night and when do you normally fall asleep?*
  • 23. Samantha went to an expensive sushi restaurant with friends. Everyone ordered what they actually wanted—the chef's special, the fatty tuna, the crispy tempura. Samantha had made an inner commitment and thus she ordered the "healthiest" option on the menu: cucumber rolls and edamame. However, after she came home, she succumbed to a craving and ate an entire pint of ice cream. The biggest problem is that this happens every time she goes out. She's gained 20 pounds this year and is looking for a solution to deal with her lack of willpower. What should she do?*
  • 24. Reflecting back on your childhood experiences, which situation would describe your growing up most closely?*
  • 25. Jessica has tried everything over the past two years: keto, intermittent fasting, juice cleanses, high-protein, low-fat, etc. Each time she commits fully — buys the groceries, follows the rules, tracks everything. But her body never seems to cooperate. On keto she got constipated, on intermittent fasting she was irritable and couldn’t focus. On juice cleanses she lost weight quickly—but gained it back within weeks. Still, every time a new trend appears, she feels a surge of hope: this might be the one that finally works. She believes the issue is that she just hasn’t found the right method yet—and is determined to keep trying. What should she do?*
  • 26. Reflecting on your own patterns, which statement fits you most closely?*
  • 27. Anna wakes up starving every morning. Her mom thinks thinks it's cute that she "has such a healthy appetite." She eats a huge breakfast immediately—but by 10 AM she's ravenous again. Anna envies her friends who can forget to eat and can't understand how someone can "not be hungry" in the morning. She thinks she has a food addiction and has joined a support group to work on psychological factors of eating. Do you think she’s on the right track?*
  • 27. How often do you experience hunger or intense cravings?*
  • 28. Lisa reads everywhere that she should drink more water for weight loss. She carries a gallon jug around, chugs water all day, and pees constantly. She's drinking 100+ ounces daily. But she's also gained 5 pounds, feels bloated and puffy all the time, and her fingers swell up so much her rings don't fit. She thought water was supposed to help with weight loss, not make her heavier. What's happening?*
  • 29. What does your water intake look like, daily?*
  • 30. Diana eats clean. Grilled chicken breast, steamed broccoli, plain brown rice. Every night. She also avoids condiments to keep things natural and cut out pre-packaged foods. She's been eating this way for six months and hasn't lost a single pound. This food is so bland and boring she wants to cry, but she's "being good." Do you think she will see the results soon?*
  • 31. How would you describe your food's flavor profile?*
  • 32. Daniel gets 7–8 hours of sleep most nights. Before she falls asleep, she scrolls through TikTok until she drops off – she says this is her way to unwind, and she cannot fall asleep otherwise. She wakes up several times during the night to go to the bathroom, and often has hard time going back to sleep. She tried different weight loss approaches over the last few years, but keeps giving up on them, because none of them have yielded the results that she felt she deserved for the amount of effort she had put in. She is wondering if her poor sleep might indicate a metabolic problem that is related to her inability to lose weight. Could it be and what should she do?*
  • 33. Which of the following best describes how your body feels upon waking most mornings?*
  • 34. Lauren is extremely disciplined. She eats clean, avoids sugar, works out 4–5 times a week, and rarely “cheats.” Despite her hectic schedule and intense lifestyle—tight deadlines, back-to-back responsibilities, always thinking about the next thing, always being on edge. But lately her weight wasn’t going down—in fact, her waistline was, slowly expanding. She resolved to be more self-disciplined and went on a strict diet of 1400 calories – and stuck to it powering through hunger like a champion. But the belly problem got worse and not better. What the heck?*
  • 35. Which of the following best describes your current internal state throughout the day?*
  • 36. Julie started her weight loss program and a Whole Foods store next door was a gift from God: pre-cut salads, grilled organic chicken (spiced right) – just go in a dish yourself the right portion! Within a month, she lost 10 pounds effortlessly. Then it was time to travel to her sister’s wedding for a week – but she was determined to not lose the progress and recreated the same meals by shopping at the local stores: salads, grilled chicken, similar portions, same macros. But when she returned, she was frustratingly surprised that she has gained almost all of her weight back. What’s most likely going on?*
  • 37. When it comes to how your body responds to food, which statement fits you most closely?*
  • 38. Natasha is very intentional with her food. She builds every meal carefully—lean protein, balanced carbs, healthy fats. Her portions are controlled, and she makes sure to add eggs and cottage cheese as snacks to stay consistent with her correct protein ratios. Meal examples: chicken breast with rice, fresh squeezed fruit juice or an organic burrito bowl with a peach soy latte. An occasional berry smoothy instead of a snack to keep food intake down. But despite following the protocol diligently, her weight keeps creeping up. What’s most likely going on?*
  • 39. When it comes to what you drink throughout the day, which statement fits you most closely?*
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